2013 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
ØThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified
service personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD
player with the top case of the unit removed.
ØChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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Disc slotMonitor screen release knob
DISC IN indicator light
Eject button
Wireless headphone signal transmitter/Remote
control signal receiverMonitor screen
qRear Entertainment System Outline
The Rear Entertainment System has a 9.0-inch wide LCD, as well as DVD video, DVD
audio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD playback functions. Moreover, the system
is equipped with input terminals for video picture and audio sound, and AV equipment such
as a video game player or a video camera can be connected and displayed on the monitor
screen.
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qProper Operation of Rear Entertainment System
For safe driving, read the following warnings and cautions before starting operation, and
use the system properly.
WARNING
ØDo not disassemble or modify this unit.
It may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock.
ØDo not use if there is a malfunction condition such as no screen image or sound.
It may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock. Follow the procedures in
“Symptoms and Actions”(page 6-116) and if the problem is not resolved, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØDo not use if some problem has occurred.
If any problem occurs, such as a foreign material penetration, spilled liquid,
smoking from internal burning, or other abnormal smells, stop operation
immediately and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If operation is continued, it
may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock.
ØLower the volume to minimum before turning off the power.
If the volume is set high, loud sound will be produced when turning on the power,
causing auditory problems or an accident.
ØAdjust the volume while driving so that ambient sound can be heard.
If the volume is too high and ambient sound cannot be heard while driving,
driving operation could be obstructed causing an accident.
ØDo not leave the remote controller and the headphones unstowed.
If the remote controller and the headphone are not stowed, they could fall under
the brake pedal during a sudden stop or while turning, which could obstruct
driving operation and cause an accident.
CAUTION
ØDo not put foreign material into the disc slot.
It may cause a fire or malfunction.
ØDo not clean plastic finished parts with solvent such as benzene or thinner.
The parts may deform causing a fire or malfunction.
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qOperating Tips for Disc
Playable discs
DVD video, DVD audio
*1, video CD, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW
can be played.
NOTE
It may not be possible to play DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD
according to the procedures indicated in these instructions if the playback conditions have been
restricted by the producer.
Read the instruction manual accompanying the DVD video, video CD, DVD audio, audio CD.
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Playable DVDRecording method and disc
sizeApplicable digital sound
DVD video
lRegion code must include
“1”or“ALL”.
lNTSC
(National Television Sys-
tem Committee) recorded
type.
l8 cm (3 in) or 12 cm
(5 in) size
lDolby digital
lLinear PCM DVD videos bearing the following logo can be
played.
DVD audio
8 cm (3 in) or 12 cm (5 in)
size
lLinear PCMlPacked PCM DVD audio bearing the following logo can be
played.
DVD-R and DVD-RW
8 cm (3 in) or 12 cm (5 in)
size― DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs bearing each of the
following logos can be played.
Video CD, audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
lPlayback control function
supported.
l8 cm (3 in) or 12 cm
(5 in) size
lMP3 recorded type.― Video CDs, audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
bearing each of the following logos can be played.
*1: Stereo playback is produced.
Regarding digital sound
Dolby digital
Digital sound compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
*Sound recorded using the dts method cannot be played.
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Unplayable discs
lDiscs not bearing the logo mark indicated in the above table.lDiscs not including“1”or“ALL”in region code.lDiscs recorded in other than NTSC (e.g. PAL or SECAM).lDVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVDRW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD, VSD, SVCD,
SACD, photo CDs, non-conventional discs (e.g. heart-shaped), and partially transparent
discs.
lDiscs recorded in CD-TEXT format.lHD DVD and Blu-ray discs
Handling of discs
lDo not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, or discs with a
memory portion that is transparent or translucent. The unit could be damaged.
Transparent
lWhen driving over uneven surfaces, the sound may jump.lBe sure never to touch the signal surface when handling the discs. Pick up the discs by
grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
lDo not write on or attach labels, stickers or similar to discs.lDefective (cracked or badly bent) discs should never be used.
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lA new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough
edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the unit will not play the disc.
Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below.
To remove the rough edges, rub the side of the pen or pencil against the inner and outer
perimeter of the discs.
Disc cleaning
Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. Volatile chemicals
such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the disc and must not be used.
Anything that can damage, warp or fog plastic should never be used to clean discs.
Condensation
Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the disc or optical
components (prism and lens) in the unit may become clouded with condensation. At this
time, the disc will eject immediately when placed in the unit. A clouded disc can be
corrected simply by wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded optical components will clear
naturally in about an hour. Wait for normal operation to return before attempting to use the
unit.
Operating tips for DVD video
Region code
The playback restriction area is set in a DVD video. The playback restriction area is
indicated by a region code, and a DVD video can be played only in its indicated area.
The region code for U.S.A. and Canada are“1”. DVD videos bearing region code
including“1”or“ALL”on the package or the instruction manual can be played by this
unit. The region code setting for this unit has been set to“1”.
DVD videos bearing any of the following logos on the package or instruction manual can
be played.
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Playable DISC specification
CD-R and CD-RW including MP3/WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which
conform to the following formats can be played.
Name Standard Explanation
CD-R, CD-RW formatISO9660Level 1
Level 2
ISO9660 extensionJoliet
Romeo
Multi-session Supported
Maximum hierarchy
number8 hierarchies (Including root)
Maximum folder
number256 folders
Maximum file number512 files (Total capacity included in a disc.) Files other than MP3 or WMA are not
included.)
Operating tips for MP3
NOTE
Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a
license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time
broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via the
Internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as
pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For
details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.
Playable MP3 file specification
Playable MP3 files are as follows:
Item Content
SpecificationMPEG1 AUDIO LAYER3
MPEG2.5 AUDIO LAYER3
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER3
Sampling frequencyMPEG1 32, 44.1, 48kHz
MPEG2 16, 22.05, 24kHz
Bit rateMPEG132, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320
kbps
MPEG2, 2.5 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 kbps
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) Supported
Channel mode Stereo, Joint stereo, Dual channel, Monaural
ID3 tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1 title, artist name, album name
lThis unit corresponds to MP3 files in which both header and data comply with the MP3
format.
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